Privacy and Cookies

This site, like many others, uses small files called cookies to help customise your experience.

What are cookies?

‘Cookies’ are tiny text files that are stored by the browser (e.g. Internet Explorer or Safari) when you visit our website. Most big websites or internet service providers do this too.

Cookies allow our site to remember your preferences and play an important role in making the site work better for you. You can think of cookies as providing a “memory” for the website, enabling it to recognise a user and respond appropriately.

How does The HR Dept use cookies?

A visit to The HR Dept website may generate the following types of cookie:

Cookies to provide functionality

SESS[Unique ID]:This cookie allows logging in and remembering which contact forms you have submitted. This cookie is essential for site functionality and the user experience.

Third Party and Analytics cookies

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How do I turn cookies off?

Most browsers will allow you to control whether or not they accept cookies. Instructions for configuring cookie settings in some of the most popular browsers are available from these pages: